The News section of The Cruise News Middle East delivers fast, verified reporting on global cruise developments with direct relevance to the GCC and wider MENA region. From fleet expansions to deployment shifts and commercial updates, we focus on what matters for travel professionals and informed cruisers.
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its 2027/28 West Coast deployments with new Pacific and Mexican Riviera itineraries from Long Beach and San Francisco, offering varied cruise options.
The 6,000-passenger Disney Adventure has docked in Port Canaveral, marking a major milestone as she completes her transatlantic crossing en route to her new homeport in Singapore.
Expedition cruise operator Antarctica21 has renewed its partnership with HIF Global to power its Antarctic Zodiac landing excursions using synthetic e-Gasoline, marking a milestone in lower-emission polar tourism operations and sustainable exploration.
Azamara Cruises has announced its most ambitious and comprehensive renovation program to date, dubbed “Azamara Forward,” representing the largest capital investment in the luxury small-ship cruise line’s history.
Dream Cruises is set to serve up a new dimension of active travel through a pioneering partnership with Performance Pickleball, Singapore’s premier pickleball club. In an announcement made today, the cruise line revealed plans to launch an exclusive pickleball clinic at sea aboard its flagship vessel, Genting Dream.
AIDA Cruises has officially announced its return to the Middle East for the winter 2027/28 season, marking a significant comeback for the German line in the Arabian Gulf after a two-year hiatus.
Royal Caribbean International has officially opened Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, its first all-inclusive beach club destination in Nassau, The Bahamas.
Princess Cruises is closing 2025 on an extraordinary high note, having secured a remarkable collection of prestigious travel awards.
Four Seasons Explorer, the luxury brand’s 39-metre cruising catamaran, continues to serve as a mobile operations lab and floating resort in Palau, paving the way for a permanent land-based resort.
Princess Cruises has secured a major win for sports fans looking to travel next summer, announcing today that it will broadcast every single match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ across its entire 17-ship fleet.
